This trip involved traveling between the airport and Osaka, and between Osaka and Kanazawa. We reserved seats at the stations. JR stations have many routes, so we needed to allow plenty of time to walk to the platform. Moving between stations required good observation skills and stamina. Overall, it was like a level game, but thankfully everything went smoothly. The ticket price was definitely worth it!
There's a bus directly from Otaru Station to the pier. You can exchange your reservation PDF for a physical ticket at the counter, and you can also keep it as a souvenir. I bought a dormitory-style room, which was a single bed on the side – very nice, a private corner, thank you! The boat trip was an unforgettable experience; I highly recommend it if you have the time and love nature – it's a truly wonderful experience!
The transportation from Niigata to Sado is really great 👍 The staff are all very polite and friendly. The boat is large and stable, making it easy to carry luggage, and you can even feed the seagulls, which is a lot of fun.
It's convenient to buy tickets online and then exchange them for physical tickets at the port's ticket window.
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Niigata City Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit
Data source:Meteostat Update date:2025-09
Niigata City year round climate
Spring (March–May): 7.5–17.2°C on average, mild climate, but early spring can still be chilly, moderate rainfall. Common activities: Hiking, flower viewing (e.g., cherry blossoms, tulips). Recommended clothing: Light jacket, long-sleeved shirt, comfortable shoes.
Summer (June–August): 22.0–28.4°C on average, hot and humid, more rainfall, especially in July. Common activities: Beach activities, mountain climbing, firework viewing. Recommended clothing: Light and breathable clothing, sun hat, sunglasses.
Autumn (September–November): 11.9–24.9°C on average, comfortable and pleasant climate, but early autumn still retains summer warmth, while late autumn gradually turns cooler, more rainfall. Common activities: Maple leaf viewing, onsen (hot spring) bathing. Recommended clothing: Comfortable long-sleeved shirts, light jacket.
Winter (December–February): 3.2–5.2°C on average, cold and dry, less snowfall, but occasional snowfall occurs. Common activities: Skiing (requires going to mountainous areas), onsen (hot spring) bathing. Recommended clothing: Warm clothing, thick jacket, hat, scarf, gloves.
Niigata City climatological average
Annual average temperature: approx. 15°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 1981 mm / Summer humidity: 70%–80% / Rainiest month: December
Niigata City monthly average temperature and precipitation
Month
Air temperature (°C)
Precipitation (mm)
January
3.2°C
150
February
3.6°C
111.3
March
7.5°C
113.7
April
13°C
79.3
May
17.2°C
128.7
June
22°C
137.7
July
26.4°C
258
August
28.4°C
108.3
September
24.9°C
202.7
October
17.1°C
147.7
November
11.9°C
217.3
December
5.2°C
326.3
Niigata City weather for the next seven days
8/10
Monday
Patchy rain nearby
26.7°C/23.8°C
8/11
Tuesday
Patchy rain nearby
25.6°C/22.3°C
8/12
Wednesday
Sunny
30.6°C/22.5°C
8/13
Thursday
Sunny
30.7°C/23.9°C
8/14
Friday
Patchy rain nearby
29.6°C/24°C
8/15
Saturday
Partly Cloudy
27.5°C/23.9°C
8/16
Sunday
Sunny
29.5°C/24.6°C
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